Friday, March 28, 2008

Phil, thank you for being so encouraging by introducing me to the world of BLOGS! Big ups to Montclair New Jersey, Brooklyn, and the whole Tri -state area. Being raised in this region amongst different types of people has opened my eyes to cultural acceptance. I feel that I have a responsibility to share and open up multi cultural dialogue because it's something that I enjoy. This site is about opening our eyes to the beautiful things that all of our cultures have to offer. Often when society defines our ethnic group we limit ourselves to those small parameters.

Let's be open to redefining how we see ourselves.

Please take advantage of the polls that I have posted. They are intended to force us to look at ourselves and question our cognitive predispositions. Also, please enjoy the videos at the bottom of the blog. They will changed periodically and introduce to some and remind others of the beauty of our cultural dances and traditions.

Blog legend

It is my hope that this blog will shed light on little known facts and fringe histories, stories, and personal narratives that can't be found in a textbook. This is really a melange of my opinions,ideas and feelings about topics I find interesting. As a writer, I always try to present the facts objectively but as my friends and classmates will tell you, my beliefs are about as subtle as a freight train. I say "Ya basta" at the end of my pieces because in Spanish it roughly translates to "enough already!" which is often how I feel about certain TV personalities, networks (cough cough FOX), and politicians that take us fifty years back in this delicate and promising Obama era. What can I say... It's always been my nature to speak the raw and uninvited truth on issues (past present and future) that others see yet are to afraid to speak on. I guess by being honest I've made myself the sacrificial lamb to conservatives and xenophobes alike. Enjoy :)